Alpha Anywhere

Alpha Anywhere

Alpha Software Corporation
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX

Oracle
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About

Alpha Anywhere is the only development platform with both low-code and no-code capabilities. Developers can rapidly create secure, cross-platform mobile and web business apps. Alpha leads in offline development, ensuring that data can be captured AND accessed (database lookups/media file retrieval) offline. A powerful bi-directional API can integrate with existing systems of record and workflows, tie into web services, and meet advanced security requirements. Offers: - pre-built templates - full-stack development - sophisticated analytics/dashboards - full-stack development - scale-able, secure, and reliable cloud deployment Professional developers and citizen developers can use the Alpha TransForm mobile forms builder to digitize paper forms in minutes. Offers offline operation, built-in analytics, and unmatched speed, power, and flexibility in the no-code segment.

About

APEX is Oracle’s world’s most popular low-code application platform that enables you to build scalable, secure cloud, mobile or desktop apps, with world-class features, that can be deployed anywhere – whether in the cloud or on-premises. Using APEX, developers can quickly develop and deploy compelling apps that solve real problems and provide immediate value. You don’t need to be an expert in a vast array of technologies to deliver sophisticated solutions. Focus on solving the problem and let APEX take care of the rest.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

IT developers, app developers, mobile developers, business users

Audience

Organizations that want to develop and deploy compelling enterprise apps using a low-code platform

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Freemium development product.
Build an unlimited # of apps.
Pay only when you deploy your app (as low as $99/month).
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$0
Oracle APEX is a no cost option included in all Oracle Databases editions, on-premises and in Oracle Cloud.

APEX can also be used with Oracle Database Free 23c
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.4 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.3 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Not many as the product doesn’t work and you waste your time trying to find fixes for the problems that you encounter.
  • You can develop almost anything in Alpha Anywhere from complex, enterprise-strength, multi-language cloud-hosted web applications to mobile apps, APIs, web services and everything in-between. The developers are very responsive to feature suggestions and bug reports. They are also really nice people to deal with - an important (and often overlooked!) factor when choosing a software development partner. The Alpha Anywhere framework exposes almost unlimited opportunities to get "under the hood" and code as much as you like (or as little as you like). Most Internet standards and languages are respected and available. You can develop applications which look they have been coded by hand, with virtually no coding actually needed. You can also use the built-in features, templates and genies (wizards) to quickly prototype and test out ideas for software. Even deploying and sharing the results with clients is easy, once you understand the basic Alpha principles.
  • That we can create apps for web, iOS and Android all from the same platform using one code base. A user can make significant progress on an app within a very short amount of time in comparison to other platforms.
  • I have used Alpha software products for 30 years. There is no other company as responsive to feature requests.
  • Strong security mechanism; robust features; we haven't found any task it can't handle; powerful data exchange tools; works well on all devices; builds powerful, device friendly 'apps' that don't require download from the app store, though you can integrate and sell through the app store, too.

Cons

  • Don’t waste your money on Alpha Anywhere. Features they say work doesn’t work and they always try to blame you the client because it doesn’t work. You are better off hiring someone to build your front end for you in a native coding language!
  • The flip side to being so responsive is that the product is rarely "stable". We would actually prefer fewer updates for a more consistent and reliable approach to public builds. We are a growing, multinational software company and it isn't always easy to find new Alpha Anywhere developers to bring into the team. Instead, we now look for staff and contractors with good web dev skills (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL) and then add the Alpha Anywhere special sauce to their skillset ourselves.
  • Applying styling to things could be a little bit better.
  • The styling and CSS could use some improvement, especially if you want to style anything other than straight out of the box.
  • Takes a little effort to optimize page loading, but not that hard.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy to learn, easy to use, easy to enhance with open source, stable, secure. Suited for citizen developers and professional developers alike. Does run on premises or in the cloud. Uses tables and json documents for data.
  • I really like the fact that Oracle Application Express (APEX) usually comes bundled within, and also managed in an Oracle Database. The set up is quite simple and there are varying levels depending on the user audience. There is a more direct simple drag and drop interface for power end users, and also the option to allow for developers to dig much deeper with code. All in all this is an excellent tool that I don't see why more organizations would not take advantage of.
  • Oracle provides us with an activity tracking function as effective as it is secure, in which you can create annotations on everything that may occur in the area or in the work time spent without worrying that it may be lost or damaged (since Oracle has its own storage system in the cloud). The application is quite practical to use. When it comes to keeping an accurate and organized control of human resources functions, Oracle helps to keep track of time at work, and to keep a complete track of expenses in our company.

Cons

  • It is developed by Oracle. Straight forward full code developers have to rethink the way their applications flow.
  • While this is a wonderful addition to your IT ecosystem and portfolio, it does require careful management and governance. Before deploying this clear roles and responsibilities should be laid out within your department otherwise things may get a bit messy with folks stepping on each others toes.
  • The software is limited on the basis of some missing functions, such as the all-important invoicing, which although presented to keep track of expenses, does not facilitate the creation of shared invoicing materials that can be counterbalanced with invoices from other branches. In addition, in the accounting area, it does not provide the payroll management tool, which is problematic because this function has to be carried out by another means, resulting in a waste of time.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Alpha Software Corporation
Founded: 1982
United States
www.alphasoftware.com/build-apps-for-free-community-edition-download

Company Information

Oracle
Founded: 1977
United States
apex.oracle.com

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Categories

Categories

Low-Code Development Features

AI-Assisted Development
Business Process Automation
Collaborative Development
Data Aggregation and Publishing
Deployment Management
Drag & Drop
Integrations Management
Iteration Management
Performance Monitoring
Requirements Management
Templates
Visual Modeling
Web / Mobile App Development
Workflow Management

No-Code Development Features

AI-Assisted Development
Business Process Automation
Collaborative Development
Data Aggregation and Publishing
Deployment Management
Drag & Drop
Integrations Management
Iteration Management
Performance Monitoring
Requirements Management
Templates
Visual Modeling
Web / Mobile App Development
Workflow Management

Application Development Features

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
CRM
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Incident Reporting
Mobile Access
Offline Access
Residential
RFI & Submittals
Subcontractor Management
Timesheets

Forms Automation Features

Approval Process Control
Archiving & Retention
Collaboration
Document Indexing
Drag & Drop
Full Text Search
Remote Document Access
Rules-Based Workflow
Text Editing
Version Control

Government Features

Budgeting & Forecasting
Code Enforcement
Compliance Management
Fixed Asset Management
Inventory Management
License Issuance
Permit Issuance
Purchasing & Receiving
Self Service Portal
Taxation & Assessment
Utility Billing
Work Order Management

Manufacturing Features

Accounting Integration
ERP
Maintenance Management
MES
MRP
Purchase Order Management
Quality Management
Quotes/Estimates
Reporting/Analytics
Safety Management
Shipping Management

Mobile App Development Features

Access Controls / Permissions
Any App Development Language
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Drag and Drop Editor
Enterprise Mobility (EMM/MAM)
FaceID and TouchID
For Consumer Apps
For Enterprise Apps
Integration Options
Mobile App Security
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multiple Apps from Same Base
No Dependencies
No-Code
Reporting / Analytics
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Source Control
Visual Editor

Mobility Features

App Management
Barcode Scanning
Compliance Management
Content Management
Data Collection
Data Management
File Management
Forms Automation
Mobile Messaging
Remote Access
Remote Systems Monitoring

Online Form Builders Features

Artificial Intelligence
Assign Roles / Permissions
Collaboration Tools
Conversational Forms
Data Tables
Drag & Drop / No Code
Export to PDF
HIPAA Compliant
Import Existing Forms
Mobile Forms
Offline Forms
Pre-made Templates
Quizzes / Questionnaires
Reporting / Data Visualization
Signup Forms
Surveys

Punch List Features

Collaboration
Commenting / Notes
Document Management
Drag & Drop
Drawings Integration
Include Photos In Reports
Issue Tracking
Quality Control Checklist
Task Management

Low-Code Development Features

AI-Assisted Development
Business Process Automation
Collaborative Development
Data Aggregation and Publishing
Deployment Management
Drag & Drop
Integrations Management
Iteration Management
Performance Monitoring
Requirements Management
Templates
Visual Modeling
Web / Mobile App Development
Workflow Management

No-Code Development Features

AI-Assisted Development
Business Process Automation
Collaborative Development
Data Aggregation and Publishing
Deployment Management
Drag & Drop
Integrations Management
Iteration Management
Performance Monitoring
Requirements Management
Templates
Visual Modeling
Web / Mobile App Development
Workflow Management

Integrations

A1 Tracker
A10 Defend DDoS Mitigator
AWS Marketplace
Amazon S3
Bridgit
CleverConnect
ClicData
IAMTech
Inn-Flow
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Mimasa AI
Optimal Transportation Spend Software (OTS)
Oracle Big Data Preparation
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service
OvalEdge
ReactorOne
Sourceit
ZoneBilling

Integrations

A1 Tracker
A10 Defend DDoS Mitigator
AWS Marketplace
Amazon S3
Bridgit
CleverConnect
ClicData
IAMTech
Inn-Flow
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Mimasa AI
Optimal Transportation Spend Software (OTS)
Oracle Big Data Preparation
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service
OvalEdge
ReactorOne
Sourceit
ZoneBilling
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